Betz, Jacob Otto - CD-02936

Title

Betz, Jacob Otto - CD-02936

Subject

U.S. military service; soldier induction records; World War I mobilization; World War II induction; Camp Dodge (Iowa)

Description

Personnel card documenting induction and processing information for a soldier at Camp Dodge, Iowa.

Identifier

CD - 02936

Surname

Betz

Given Name(s)

Jacob Otto

Town or City of Residence

Cedar Falls

County of Residence

Black Hawk

State of Residence

IA

Birthplace

Grundy Co-IA

Enlistment Age

30

Civil Occupation

teacher
teacher

Number of Enlistments

1st
2nd

Date of Enlistment

13 May 1898
19 May 1898

Enlistment Unit

Co K 1st Reg
Co B 1st Reg

Height

5ft 6in
5ft 7in

Complexion

fair
dark

Eye Color

dark blue
grey

Hair Color

black

Access Instructions

This item represents an index entry. The original records are held by the Iowa Genealogical Society Library and are not available online. Researchers may view the documents in person or request a digital or mailed copy from library staff. Service fees may apply.

Citation

“Betz, Jacob Otto - CD-02936,” IGS Digital Archives, accessed January 1, 2026, https://www.buroakvault.org/items/show/22312.